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Suzanne has spent the last 30 years as a stage, television/film actor and singer/songwriter. Along with these passions she has found herself writing screenplays and musicals, renovating ...

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Suzanne has spent the last 30 years as a stage, television/film actor and singer/songwriter. Along with these passions she has found herself writing screenplays and musicals, renovating homes with her husband and traveling.
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Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Suzanne graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with a BFA in Theatre Performance. Immediately following graduation, she accepted an apprenticeship offer at the Burt Reynold's Institute for Theatre Training in Jupiter, FL where she worked with such greats as Charles Nelson-Reilly, Avery Schreiber and Burt Reynolds. After working in several Jupiter Theatre shows in favorites like "Evita", "La Cage Aux Folles" and "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum", she moved to New York where she studied with Uta Hagen and soon after traveled making a living singing and dancing. After her short time abroad, she moved to Los Angeles where she performed in a multitude of plays, musicals and television and starred in the movie, "It's All About You" that won best comedy at the 2001 Beverly Hills Film Festival.

She made the move to Canada in 2002 (with Canadian actor/husband Allan Royal) and was delighted to plug into Toronto's acting community. Some of her Canadian TV credits include, "Show Me Yours", "Doc", "1-800-MISSING", 2 seasons of HGTV's "Toolbox Challenge", "5th Quadrant", "Pretend You Don't See Her" and "Odyssey 5".

In 2006 she joined her Canadian sisters-in-harmony, "Dirty Dishes" for some country, gospel and bluegrass high jinx. Together they traveled many gorgeous miles of Ontario playing at fairs, theatres and festivals throughout the province, singing all the way. And Suzanne currently enjoys the rock and roll rowdiness of her Rockabilly Swing band, "Suzie's Alibi" that has played around Toronto venues such as The Horseshoe Tavern and Cadillac Lounge.

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SONGWRITER

From her home roots of Kansas City, Missouri's Bluesy-Jazz to NY, LA and Toronto's melting pot of poetry, Suzanne's influences have created a fiery mixture of Rock, Folk-Blues in her music. I...

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SINGER / SONGWRITER

From her home roots of Kansas City, Missouri's Bluesy-Jazz to NY, LA and Toronto's melting pot of poetry, Suzanne's influences have created a fiery mixture of Rock, Folk-Blues in her music. In contrast to the cabaret-rock writing style in her rockabilly band, "Suzie's Alibi", she has delightfully exercised her softer writing side in the three part sweetness of the female trio, "Dirty Dishes" where she has enjoyed both torching up a tune and singing like an angel.
In LA she collaborated with Allan Royal on the book and wrote the music for a 1940's musical about a female big band singer called, "The Blue Melting Mile" which she performed with a live band in LA and again in Toronto a few years later. She has written over 60 songs (including some questionable lyrics about Santa) and she understands how important it is to tell a story in just three short minutes with her nimble, poetic and sometimes risque handiness. Recently Suzanne has extended her musical creativity to sound design for the theatre in "The Disappearing Act", "Sex, Pies and A Few White Lies" and a workshop production of "HER-2" in Toronto.

Ben Flicker is an ordinary Montreal kid with an appetite for questions. He’s got his best pals to play baseball with, his big brothers to keep him in line, the nuns (to scare the hell out of him), his mom giving him the kiss look more often than not and then there’s Alice, Jane, Nadine & Ellie who pretty much baffle him at every turn. He's just an innocent kid with a propensity for ending up in one strange predicament after another.

Join Allan Royal in his stroll down the 1950’s and 60’s streets of Montreal as he delights us with his 25+ characters in two separate shows (Book One – The Early Years and Book Two- A Montreal Teenager) that influence, shape and enlighten a man in the making as Ben Flicker stumblingly turns each new corner in Life Around The Ben. (Warning: This show contains humor and poignancy)

Nov 04, 2017

Have you seen the new Hamster on the move in the Kia Soul Turbo Commercial- 2017? He's a cutie for sure...but that head nurse...look out! She's tough!And check out the soundtrack...Motorhead?! Awesome!!!!

Nov 04, 2017

Amazing that it's been a year since we lost the sweetheart of Canada...Leonard Cohen. We'll be doing our best to celebrate the man with the golden touch of poetry and spirit.

$20 cash at the door- limited seating- no reservationsA cash bar will be available. A cash refreshment table will also be available. (All proceeds from the refreshment table sales will be matched by Allan Royal and donated to Second Harvest )

“Best of Big Band Open Mic” on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 A night of classic big band tunes with the Mississauga Big Band and a mix of special, talented vocalists...I'll be there singing a couple of my favorite old tunes.

Don't miss Suzanne in the newest SUITS season 5 continuation on USA/Bravo Network Wednesday nights. Suits Season 5- USA & Suits Season 5- BravoSuzanne is Judge Ralls through the season finale. If you're a SUITS fan you won't want to miss it. If you're not a SUITS fan...you'll want to be!

Suzie's Alibi http://suziesalibi.comCadillac Lounge http://www.cadillaclounge.com/1296 Queen St. West4pm - 7pm, Saturday May 31stNo coverTreat yourself to a tasty cold one and maybe a twirl on the dance floor. Put a kick in your Saturday afternoon with some Rockabilly and Rock and Roll.

Once a year Mississauga Big Band invites guest singers to join them in some of the old favorites from the 40's. It's a night of great music with a fabulous band and a variety of singers and lucky me!

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Voice Over Demo- Suzanne McKenney

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Voice Over Demo- Suzanne McKenney

I’ll Ask

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I’ll Ask

By Suzanne McKenney
(Vocals: Dirty Dishes)

One day I’ll ask love to make me aware
How you know that it’s here when you can’t see it there.
How it can cut to the bone without piercing your skin.
I’ll ask if it comes back again.

Love, you were here. When you lifted me up I felt you so clear.
But what so distracted your interest that day
You left me and went on your way?

One day I’ll ask love to make me aware
How you know that it’s here but you can’t see it there.
How it can cut to the bone without piercing your skin.
I’ll ask if it comes back again.

I’m balanced, trust me, I’m ready,
I won’t thrash out like I’m drowning, I’m steady.
I won’t give or take too much, I promise.
I can just be still.
If you want me to keep waiting, I will.

One day I’ll ask love to make me aware
How you know that it’s here but you can’t see it there.
How it can cut to the bone without piercing your skin.
I’ll ask if it comes back again.
Oh love won’t you come back again.

Swing Daddy

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Swing Daddy

by Suzanne McKenney(Vocals: Suzanne McKenney & Stuart Clow)

Fast wielding Freddie, he’s the man about the scene. He knows the deuce, he’s slick and loose, You see him in your dreams. He’s feeling pretty mighty and he’s walking pretty tall. He’s the hottest cat with the coolest look. He’s the wonder of us all. He loves to swing ding daddy. Swing Daddy. Swing ding daddy. Feel the rapid pace of the juicy bass he’s the wonder of us all! Swing Daddy. Swing ding Daddy! Swing Daddy. Swing ding Daddy! Big Nifty Shifty, that guy is money on the move. Loves a crazy show and away we go. That cat has nothing more to prove. He’s lovely with the ladies and he loves to jump and wail. And if you’re in the soup and end up in the coop, the dude will bail you out of jail.

He’s love to swing ding daddy. Swing Daddy. Swing ding daddy. Feel the rapid pace of the juicy bass he’s the wonder of us all! Swing Daddy. Swing ding Daddy! Swing Daddy. Swing ding Daddy! Sweet, slicky Nicky, she’s the girl with all the curves. She’s got the eyes of all the guys The princes and the perves. She’s cleanin’ up the dance floor. She’s jumpin’ for the show. If you catch a night when she’s in the light the girl will get you on the go. If you want some satisfaction action on the floor.

If you want some satisfaction action on the floorSwing on down to your daddy town.You’ll catch all you want and more.

Fast wielding Freddie, he’s the man about the scene. He knows the deuce, he’s slick and loose, You see him in your dreams. He’s feeling pretty mighty and he’s walking pretty tall. He’s the hottest cat with the coolest look. He’s the wonder of us all. He loves to swing ding daddy. Swing Daddy. Swing ding daddy. Feel the rapid pace of the juicy bass he’s the swing Daddy, Swing ding Daddy! Feel the rapid pace of the juicy bass he’s the swing Daddy, Swing ding Daddy! Feel the rapid pace of the juicy bass he’s the swing Daddy, Swing ding Daddy!

What Could I Do?

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What Could I Do?

By Suzanne McKenney
(Vocals: Dirty Dishes)

Woke up this morning and saw your pillow.
Knew you’d decided you had to go.
Your moving on had come and gone this morning for you.
What could I do?

Just like a circus, from town to town, you wandered to me
So beaten down.
I took a hand from the eyes of a man who needed me to.
What could I do?

Suddenly he left me in the morning ‘cause he had to be free.
Lovely were the nights we’d lie awake and I was happy to be.
Trembling with his touch that made my world a gentle river at sea.
Now gone complete.

I’d found the shoulder where I could rest my head.
He’d say he’s leaving and then he’d stay instead.
I couldn’t hear his voice sincere ‘cause he’d love me too.
What could he do?

Suddenly he left me in the morning ‘cause he had to be free.
Lovely were the nights we’d lie awake and I was happy to be.
Trembling with his touch that made my world a gentle river at sea.
Now gone complete.

So as I move now to smell your pillow,
My heart in pieces can’t stand the thought of
You being gone to never come back to do
What you should do.

Could I have dreamed you my ghost of passion?
Or could my head have such denying distraction?
I guess I fell where love is blue. What could I do?
What could I do?

Well You Know

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Well You Know

Well you know (you know) that my heart can’t take the pain. (You know) well, you know (you know)
Well you know (you know) that my heart can’t take the pain.
(you know) well, you know (you know)
When we locked eyes it was to my surprise.
But how was I to know that I’d been compromised?
If I could just foresee how he would be to me, well you know…
(you know) well, you know (you know)

I always like the kid and the way he called my name.
(you know) well, you know (you know)
And the way he charmed the ladies I got sucked right in the game.
(you know) well, you know (you know)
You know, I’ve been around before and trust me,
This one’s not the same.
(you know) well, you know (you know)

Well you know (you know) I can’t take it, I’m thinkin’ a turnin’ back.
(you know) well, you know (you know)
Well you know (you know) I can’t take it, I’m thinkin’ a turnin’ back.
(you know) well, you know (you know)
He’s gone away, but I can’t see, why he
Can’t see that he’s close to killing me.
I need a little fix and then some more for kicks, well you know
(you know) well, you know (you know)

But how bad does it have to get before he’s out with another and I’m back in debt?
You’d think that I’d deduce that he’s a poor excuse, well you know.
(you know) well, you know (you know)
He had a crooked little smile, I hadn’t seen his kind before.
(you know) well, you know (you know)
He swept me off my feet and then he twirled me on the floor.
(you know) well, you know (you know)
We hit it off so hard I think it broke me to the core.
(you know) well, you know (you know)

Well you know (you know) I can’t take it, I’m thinkin’ a turnin’ back.
(you know) well, you know (you know)
Well you know (you know) I can’t take it, I’m thinkin’ a turnin’ back.
(you know) well, you know (you know)
But how bad does it have to get before he’s out with another and I’m back in debt?
I need a little fix and then some more for kicks, well you know
(you know) well, you know (you know)
He’s such a tasty sin until the bill comes in, well you know
(you know) well, you know (you know)
I’m driving all I’ve got onto an empty lot, well you know.
(you know) well, you know (you know)
Stop thinkin’ he just might. He’s thinkin’ “that’s alright”, well you know.

Dry Up Betty

There's a cute patootie livin' on my block.The boys are pretty crazy when she starts to rock.Chitty-chatty Betty is her name off the floor. Cause her mouth is flappin’ faster than a wind up toy.When the weekend rolls around and things are set to jumpEverybody’s shoutin’ Dry Up, Betty, Betty, dry up!They’re shoutin’ Dry Up! Ooh Betty, shake and shimmy.

Fly up! You’ve got that groovey movin’ gallop.All kinds of cats are gonna line up! You’ll wanna run up!Everybody’s shoutin’ Dry Up, Betty, Betty, dry up!You can bet she’s talkin’ when she’s clears the hall.Completely unaware that folks are waitin’ to brawl.Her mouth is moving faster than the speed of sound.You can see her body feel the rockin’ rhthym around.When she starts to jitter then the jive is set.Oh, you can hear her screamin’ for the floor and you bet!They’re shoutin’ Dry Up! Ooh Betty, shake and shimmy. Burn up, tear out some rockabilly! Fly up! You’ve got that groovey movin’ gallop.All kinds of cats are gonna line up! You’ll wanna run up!Everybody’s shoutin’ Dry Up, Betty, Betty, dry up!Rumor has it Betty spoke uncomfortably until her momma played her girl an old 33.Her momma said that Betty started feelin’ the beat. And then that little girl was talking off of her feet.Everybody’s clappin’ as she reaches the floor. The frenzy building higher as they’re yellin’ for more.She’ll go into a twist that makes the bartenders cryAnd then a screamin’ meamie cut up with a cat standin’ by.is like champagne that’s getting ready to pop.All cause pretty, chitty-chatty Betty shut up!They’re shoutin’ Dry Up! Ooh Betty, shake and shimmy. Burn up, tear out some rockabilly! Fly up! You’ve got that groovey movin’ gallop.All kinds of cats are gonna line up! You’ll wanna run up!Everybody’s shoutin’ Dry Up, Betty, Betty, dry up!Dry up Betty, Betty Dry up…Dry up Betty, Betty Dry up…Jive up Betty, Betty jive up.Dry up Betty, Betty dry up….Fly up Betty, Betty fly upOh it’s a rockin’ riot rile up, dry up, Betty dry up!

Everybody’s clappin’ as she reaches the floor. The frenzy building higher as they’re yellin’ for more.She’ll go into a twist that makes the bartenders cryAnd then a screamin’ meamie cut up with a cat standin’ by.The place is like champagne that’s getting ready to pop.All cause pretty, chitty-chatty Betty shut up!Oh it’s a rockin’ riot rile up, dry up, Betty dry up!

Please Stay (demo)

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Please Stay (demo)

by Suzanne McKenney

I recognize this face I see, the one that’s leaving me.
You search to open every door. Whatever for?
Whatever for? So many doors.

From every door you’ve kept the keys. But do you feel at ease?
And will you wander ‘til one day you’ve lost your way?
One day. One day.

Why not come this way and take my hand we’ll go astray.
Lost beneath the trees where we have wandered.
Let me stroke your hair and make you feel that all is fine.
If you would just be mine we could be crazy together.

But you’re too attracted to the shine the keys have left behind.
And you don’t see I have no door. I’m what you’re looking for.
Mmmm you’re looking for.
The one you’re looking for.

And you can feel the way you should if you hang em up for good.
They you won’t have to go away. I’d love you to stay.
Please stay. I want you to stay. Even if it's one more day.

Rattlesnake Bake (demo)

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Rattlesnake Bake (demo)

Suzanne McKenney & Stuart Clow(written by and vocals)

Rattlesnake Bake, cactus stew. That down home cookin’, that’s my hometown crew.
Ridin’ through the desert on a highway snake
To get a heapin’ helpin’ of that rattlesnake bake.
Shovel in the cactus, all that I can chew.
I’ll wear a barbed wire bib and only rattlesnake will do.

Grandma(Grandma) said she erupted from a mountainside.
Walked around the desert all alone an cried.
‘Til she met a star who took her for a ride.
A tricky little dude who knew a lot about his food, he would say.
He cooked his own special way. And at the end of the day
The meat inside the pot would be some crazy thing he got underground.
Or from some tree that was downed. Or even road kill he found.
Like praire dog poutine and lemon lizard was routine for a bite.
Bet that’s where I got my appetite.
(I love that…)

Rattlesnake Bake, cactus stew.
That down home cookin’, that’s my home town crew.
Ridin’ through the desert on a highway snake
To get a heapin’ helpin’ of that rattlesnake bake.
Shovel in the cactus, all that I can chew.
I’ll wear a barbed wire bib and only rattlesnake will do.

Fired (Fired)…said that his grandma loved a BBQ.
She had a couple tricks he paid attention to.
Started with a savory, marinade ragoo.
She’d soak her turkey vulture breast then feed the BBQ the rest.
A sort of “blackened” obsessed. A charcoal queen of the west.
Her spicy buzzard bolognaise was mother’s milk on which I was raised.
And bobcat with a rosemary braise.
My favorite was her coyote glaze.
The recipe is still unclear, but her chameleon cakes were revered.
You can bet that they disappeared.

I love my jack rabbit juice in the morning.
I love my scorpion mousse in the afternoon.
I love those lip smackin’ gila moster fingers.
Followed by some rippin’ raccoon.

Rattlesnake Bake, cactus stew.
That down home cookin’, that’s my home town crew.
Ridin’ through the desert on a highway snake
To get a heapin’ helpin’ of that rattlesnake bake.
I’ve tried those porcupine poppers, but they’re just too few.
It’s grandma’s down home cooking I’m attracted to…
Grandma (Grandma)
Shovel in the cactus, all that I can chew.
I’ll wear a barbed wire bib and only rattlesnake will do.

Daley Birth (demo)

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Daley Birth (demo)

by Suzanne McKenney

We come into this world with little hands and few demands. We grow and learn there’s beauty all around.We fill our lives with goals and dreams and make our friends and float the streamsThat lead us to the ocean of our world.How we soared above we spread our wings to find the loveAnd gathered all the riches on the way.And as we’ve flown we’ve learned to see that love is all we really need and That has made us who we are today.I’m thankful for your spirit, thankful that you hear it when I call for you.I’m happy that you found me, that you’ll always be around me, That your heart’s an open door.We feel the gently breeze that comes with living life at easeBy trusting all the choices we have made.Just look around at what you see and cherish the variety of Selection in your life you would not trade.I’m thankful for your spirit, thankful that you hear it when I call for you.I’m happy that you found me, that you’ll always be around me, That your heart’s an open door.

And when you choose to join a soul and bring your love to life

The sun will shine much brighter on that day.And he will come into this world with a fire in his eyesTaken from the same flame that made you fly.He’s thankful for your spirit, thankful that you hear it when he calls for you.He’s happy that you found him, that you’ll always be around him, That your heart’s an open door.And he will soar above, he’ll spread his wings to find the loveAnd gather all his riches on the way.And as he’s flown he’ll learn to see that love is all he really needs and And he will be a great, great man someday.I’m thankful for your spirit, thankful that you hear it when I call for you.I’m happy that you found me, that you’ll always be around me, That your heart’s an open door.

Howlin' At The Moon

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Howlin' At The Moon

by Suzanne McKenney(Vocals: Dirty Dishes)

Tonight I’m feeling jumpy, sort of not so right.I need to get away. This place is way to quiet.But my spirit’s feeling heavy and my pulse is barely pumpin’.Oh Lordy, I need somethin’.I’ve been feeling empty, sort of hung to dry.My heart’s been kinda lonely for my own sweet guy.It’s just a state of mind, that’s what my grandma used to say.Out of sight and out of mind, I’m feelin’ like I’m left behind andI’m going out to change my story.I’m gonna sing a different tune.Gonna find some lights, going out tonight.I’m goin’ howlin’ at the moon.How long have I been sitting in my favorite chair?When’s the last time that I had a flower in my hair?This sudden bit of insight isn’t something I had reckoned.I swear that I’ve been beckoned.

I’ll grab my little dress that’s got the extra swing.

The kind that in the movies they say, “What, this old thing?!”How could I have forgotten that I like a slight commotion?Out of sight and out of mind, I’m feelin’ like I’m left behind andI’m going out to change my story.I’m gonna sing a different tune.Gonna find some lights, going out tonight.I’m goin’ howlin’ at the moon.Oh, it’s when you least expect it. You fancy meeting someone soon. It doesn’t matter what comes next it’s Pretty sure the only cure is howlin’ at the moon!I wonder if I’ll have a single thing to say.Will anybody even dare to come my way?It doesn’t really matter cause I’m making my correctionAnd I’m changing my direction.I’m heading for that haze that’s shining in the sky.I’m not about to let my life just pass me by.I’m going for a win, they better damn well let me in!Shine me up and tease my hair and push me towards the county fair.I’m going out to change my story.I’m gonna sing a different tune.Gonna find some lights, going out tonight.I’m goin’ howlin’ at the moon.I’m gonna take a new direction.I’ll hum a long forgotten tune.Gonna meet some folks gonna tell a couple jokes.I’m goin’ howlin’ at the moon.I need a good cajole, cause I fell into a hole.But now I’m howlin’ at the moon.

Coldwater Canyon (demo)

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Coldwater Canyon (demo)

By Suzanne McKenney & Allan Royal

A year has passed, it cannot be. The leaves are turning on the trees.
It seems like only yesterday so many things we had to say.
We walked the canyon up and down, slipped in secrets of our town.

The words the danced upon the air everyday we walked up there.
So many things inside our heads but come to realize instead
That we should spend some time alone. At first we even tried the phone.
We only laughed at what might be. A year has passed. It cannot be.

Through all my hems and haws and trials every day you seemed to smile.
All that love within you still, my heart’s a cup you seem to fill with love and warmth and tenderness. You believe that more is less.

La da da di…

I love you dear for all these things. Your loving voice the way it sings.
You inspire me. I cannot lie.
You lift my spirits up so high they touch the sky.
That in the end when I look down, my feet they barely touch the ground.

A year has passed it cannot be. The leaves are turning on the trees.
It seems that only yesterday we had so many things to say.
I see the writing on the wall, we’ll be together through it all.
Then there’s the way you look at me.
A year has passed. It cannot be.

Without Force Of Hand (demo)

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Without Force Of Hand (demo)

It started out so simply. Two lonely glances met.You start to turn your pages, the feeling’s so courageousWhen you least expected it.Desire and confession. Connection satisfied.But her bitter sweet beginner to his unworldly sinnerWas just not justified.She tried to prove that her love would work.She knew it was all she had to give.So what had she ever done to deserveThis life she lived?Witholding love, his petty games, a jealous heart, his desperate claims.His threats to go, his selfish stands, his beatings without force of hand.His darkened sense of humor, of twisting all that’s good.His loaded compliments, no bloody confidence,She took what no one would.She tried to prove that her love would work.She knew it was all she had to give.So what had she ever done to deserveThis life she lived?She had vowed to love in sickness And loving freely she would learnThat she would only see his bestWhen it was on his terms.She tried to prove that her love would work.She knew it was all she had to give.So what had she ever done to deserveThis life she lived?Witholding love, his petty games, a jealous heart, his desperate claims.His threats to go, his selfish stands, his beatings without force of hand.Without force of hand.Without force of hand.She snuck out on the sly, she knew it wouldn’t flly, sophisticated try.The girl broke down and criedWitholding love, his petty games, a jealous heart, his desperate claims.The girl broke down and cried.His threats to go, his selfish stands, his beatings without force of hand.She’d love him til she died.His threats to go his selfish stands his beating without for of hand.

Didn't We Just (demo)

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Didn't We Just (demo)

by Suzanne McKenney

I’ve been thinking a lot about you, Lately I’m just out of my head.Feeling like I’ve got no place to find the answers, Wondering where to turn to instead.I’ve had some struggles, couldn’t come to terms.Then from inside me I soflty heard you saying…Didn’t I always say that I’d be right by your side?Didn’t I always kiss your cheeks and hurt when you cried?Didn’t I say that days were not for wishing away?Didn’t you hear me say “you’re ok”.Didn’t you hear “I love you” bout as often as you breathed?Didn’t you feel my arms around you, weren’t you relieved?Don’t you know it’s all about the moment at hand?Yes, I believe that you understand.Now didn’t we do some shopping, didn’t we see some sights?Didn’t we do some popping didn’t we share some bites?Didn’t we do Vegas, didn’t we cut some rugs?Baby, didn’t we meet some mugs?Be the inspiration for the things you achieve.Serve it up and pass it around.The more you do the stronger grows your will to succeedWhen everything is coming down.Didn’t I always love you, baby? Didn’t you hear “I love you”, sugar?Didn’t I always love you, baby? Yes, I believe that you understand.Didn’t we all skeeball, didn’t we make some noise?Didn’t we where the crowns and didn’t we practice poise?Didn’t we prove them wrong that you can have it all?Didn’t we have a freakin’ ball!Didn’t I win you over, didn’t we have a good run?Didn’t we do it right and babe, you’re still not done.Didn’t you make good choices, didn’t I know that you would?Wasn’t I glad that you understood?You gotta mix it up and put your heart on the line.Take it from someone who knew.You better make it interesting along the wayCause before you know it time just blew.Didn’t I always love you, baby? Didn’t you hear “I love you”, sugar?Didn’t I always love you, baby? Yes, I believe that you understand.Didn’t I always love you, baby? I’m wrapping my lovin’ arms around your shouldersIt doesn’t always go as planned.You show them you’re my girl when you stand.

Let It Go (segment demo)

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Let It Go (segment demo)

Shotgun warning shooting high in the skyTo break you from your daze.Shake it all up, a shot between the eyesSpin a new perspective on this magic maze.Doo, Doo, doot doo…We’ve all been got, bought, left to rotSaying that we’re fine and really know we’re not.There’s a tumor in a rumor spreading like a disease.Think what it’ll do when it gets back to you…please.Feel the rhythmFace ImaginationFulfill the FreedomAnd let it go…And let it go.X Monkey see what monkey doThat monkey on your back has got a hold on you.Take a first hand look at your yard sale mindThere might be something there that you could leave behind.Feel the rhythmFace Imagination Fulfill the FreedomAnd let it go…And let it go.Why the worry? What’s your hurry?You can find what you can’t see.Ask the questions. Make no exceptions.So worth the cost to cut you free.Well from what I can see it’s a cushy lineRiding on the airy chair of old cloud nine.But I’ve seen ‘em fall and the fall is straight.So I’m feeling pretty lucky over on cloud 8.Feel the rhythmFace Imagination Fulfill the FreedomAnd let it go…And let it go.Why the worry? What’s your hurry?You can find what you can’t see.Ask the questions. Make no exceptions.So worth the cost to cut you free.Welcome the essence of the presence When you know what’s in your mind. Stimulate, make a tasty plate of all the Fascinating fortune for you to find.

Feel the rhythm

Face Imagination

Fulfill the Freedom

And let it go…And let it go.Feel the rhythmFace ImaginationFulfill the FreedomAnd let it go…And let it go.Initiate communication, feverish acceleration, finishing opinionation, offering a celebration, the energy to entertain a new day.

Hey Warden (demo)

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Hey Warden (demo)

Suzanne McKenney/ Stu Clow (written by and vocals)

I’m in the joint for stealin’ a car, now I’m being traded off for a VCRLast week it was a mars bar and some cigarettes, I’m tired of faking I like taking what the new girl gets…

Hey warden, we’re stuck in this joint.Hey warden, you made your pointHey Warden it’s loud and clearYou might say that morale is kinda down this year.Thought I’d like my time outside in the yard, but now I’m catchin’ crap from the female guard.She’s got me passin’ notes to a chick named Dutch, it’s not my business but I don’t think that she’s dated much.

Hey warden, we’re stuck in this joint.Hey warden, you made your pointHey Warden it’s loud and clearYou might say morale is sorta shot this year.What we have, what we have right here…Now let me get this straightWhat we have…yeah I hate to say it.I’ll make sure I articulateOh yes, ..Yes I hate to say it…We just don’t seem to relateIs a failure to communicate.Let’s make em taste the slop we eat.Let’s stomp around on their own two feet.Let’s make ‘em feel it til they cop a plea.We’ll make a jailbreak, baby wait and see.Standing around with your cappuccino while I’m sweatin’ bullets like I’m Ida Lapino.No sleep for a broad like me. I hear ‘em calling out my number down in cellblock B.

What we have, what we have right here…Now let me get this straightWhat we have…yeah I hate to say it.I’ll make sure I articulateOh yes, ..Yes I hate to say it…We just don’t seem to relateIs a failure to communicate.

Chicky's Coming Out For A Few (demo)

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Chicky's Coming Out For A Few (demo)

by Suzanne McKenney

Pull out the party favors, stock up the drinks.We’ve got sudden “to do”.With her drop dead style and her mama’s old minkChicky’s coming out for a few.She was the par-ty girl who kept us entertained.She had a mouth to make a sailor blush.And now we’re getting chills to hear the clicking heelsOf Chicky in a big bad rush.We haven’t seen Chicky with a lively gate sinceBig Bad Bill broke their engagement date.Someone said they her heard her say “He’s goin’ down”When she heard Big Bill was back in town.Pull out the party favors, stock up the drinks.We’ve got sudden “to do”.With her drop dead style and her mama’s old minkChicky’s coming out for a few.Come on pick up the pace and follow south of townOur tricky Chicky girl who’s gonna break some ground.She’s layin’ down the law, he’ll learn a thing or two.Chicky’s coming out for a few.

Wahw Wah, Waa waa waa…

From the beat up doors of the Stumbling Down

You could hear some girlish screams.

Chicky had look like she was mad as hell as she had Bill pinned above the cigarette machine.

Chicky said, “I thought I made it clear when you left that Bill, you have no business here.

Just a suggestion if you want to be safe, I’d keep this group of people near
You took my money and a piece of my heart, but my heart’s as good as new.
So I assume the only reasonyou came back around is to pay me back what’s due.

Bill just laughed without a clue
As everybody looked away so he could get his due.
With a tight fist chicky made a piercing roar
And like a little girl, Bill went screaming out the door.

Pull out the party favors, stock up the drinks.We’ve got sudden “to do”.With her drop dead style and her mama’s old minkChicky’s coming out for a few.Wahw Wah, Waa waa waa,The Stumble Down erupted in a shower of cheers And Chicky raised her arms and flexed.“For She’s A Jolly Good Fellow” was filling the place as ChickyRose above and said, “Who’s Next?!”The drinks were flowing cause the locals knewThere would be no more Big Bill Ballyhoo.Come on by it’s long overdue causeChicky’s coming out for a few (you bet she’s swinging)Chicky’ coming out for a few…She’s feeling silly. She’s finally done with BillyRaise a toast cause Chicky’s coming out for a few!

You Chose Me (demo)

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You Chose Me (demo)

by Suzanne McKenney(Vocals: Suzanne McKenney & Glenna Norris)

I don’t believe our days unfold by some grand destiny. We choose our path and how we will take part.
I’m not quite sure where luck fits in and how much there is for me.
But you have been my charm in that regard.

You gave me all the tools I needed to love you even more.
The window of your heart has opened every other door.

The variety of life is just the adventures we accept
While we’re searching out to find our other soul.
I wake each day fulfilled in knowing I have no regrets
As I turn to see you breathing soft and low.

I knew when I first saw you how lucky I would be.
If you chose me.

Your body’s my salvation when you take me in your arms.
And I can see forever in your gaze.
My heart is resting comfortably wrapped up inside of yours.
And there it will live on for endless days.

You gave me all the tools I needed to love you even more.
The window of your heart has opened every other door.
You set my spirit free, my dear, when you simply call my name.
I thank God every single day when I hear you say
In your own special way that you chose me. And I chose you. All I want to see if you right next to me, cause baby, I love you.

Friends That We've Become (demo)

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Friends That We've Become (demo)

by Suzanne McKenney

Thank you for the love you give so easily. You inspire me to climb even higher.
You have taught me loving is the only way to make things better.
So I embrace the world and it’s with your smile.

Through the years it’s been my pleasure growing up to meet myself
Embracing the familiar sights of you.
You gave me all I’d need to build a world of giving, so worth living
And how to make a plan and see it through.

Lucky days all go down easy it’s the hard ones that won’t move on.
And just when all my hope is completely gone.
You help me find perspective to where I don’t even know what’s wrong.
And I realize the hope is you that’s cheering me on.

You love me just like there was no tomorrow.
You trusted and expected me to grow.
You fed my dreams and gave me the encouragement to fly away.
It’s because you loved so well I cannot go.

Pipes and jokes, the land and the lesson, my trust in the words so dear
That Henry Fonda knew where he was coming from.
So many times I swim among the memories as we grew together.
Smiling at the friends that we’ve become.
Smiling at the friends that we’ve become. Smiling at the friends that we’ve become.

Comin' To Grips

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Comin' To Grips

by Suzanne McKenney (Dirty Dishes)

I'm working harder and harder every day of the week just trying to get through to you.It seems you misunderstand the key to being a man and exactly what that means you should do.This rocky 9 year affair has gotten us nowhere because you can't decide which way you should go.So I'm standing here insisting and I think you should be listening, 'cause I'm about to pack up and go.We've been through it all my man I think I'm finally coming to. I'm getting ready to flip. It's been one hell of a trip, but I'm Comin' to Grips with you.You played the innocent male and thinking without fail you'd sample all the candies in the case. Well I'm sick of sticky fingers and the longer that you linger makes me notice that you're upping your pace.If you could only see, if you would look at me I've got the center that would suit your taste.
I've been the one that you've been skippin' and my patience now is drippin' down to something close to nuclear waste.
We've been through it all, my friend, it's taken way too long to know that it's through. I'm getting ready to flip. It's been one hell of a trip, but I'm Comin' To Grips with you.Yeah, my tables started turning. Your chapter's at it's end.I know you never thought I'd even have the nerve to try, but I'm Walking out the door and saying my last good bye - bye- bye!Well, you can roll your eyes and you can tell your lies, your drama's over and the curtains are drawn. You haven't got the right to have me one more night, so I'm outta here and movin' on! We've been through it all my man, I think I'm finally comin' to. I'm gettin' ready to flip. It's been one hell of a trip, but I'm Comin' To Grips with you.Yeah, I'm Comin' To Grips with you.My leaving you is way over due.I'm out the door and that's the end of you!

The Dream (Christmas demo)

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The Dream (Christmas demo)

by Suzanne McKenney

Well we know Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet and Cupid. Donner, Blizten and of course old Rudolph’s not stupid. He was leading all the team. But did you know that someone failed to fill us in on the Dream?

He was a studly little reindeer who knew how to have fun. And all the purty, flurty girls thought he was second to none. He had a deal with Santa to hitch up with his school. But it appeared the Dream just couldn’t keep himself to the rules. He tried real hard to follow his community laws, But it seems he was a rebel, yeah, without any flaws.

He was the Dream. Had trouble following rules ( He was the Dream and babe, there’s no in between) But what a scream. Well he nothing but cool. ( He knew the low down baby, he was so cool). If you put together Bogey, Errol Flynn and James Dean, Well you would get the sexy, vexy buck that’s known as The Dream.

One night when he was cruising down the street with his dow. He sauntered in a spot where Santa said not to go Where they were drinking and carousing and it looked pretty seedy Then this big old buck named Bob stepped up who looked pretty needy. He pushed the Dream aside to make a play for his lass and that’s the Night the Dream made history kicking that reindeer’s ass.

He was the Dream. Had trouble following rules ( He was the Dream and babe, there’s no in between) But what a scream. Well he nothing but cool. ( He knew the low down baby, he was so cool). If you put together Bogey, Errol Flynn and James Dean, Well you would get the sexy, vexy buck that’s known as The Dream.

All the way back home the Dream was kicking himself. He feared the worst of all that he’d be working with elves. He wasn’t sorry that he’d hit old Bob in the gut, But he wasn’t looking forward to Santa’s kicking his butt.

The Dream came in the next day looking battered and bruised. And poor old Santa didn’t know just what he should do. He said, “I warned you what would happen if you kept breaking rules And I’m not about to let you turn me into a fool.” And then old Santa whispered with a tear in eye, “I’m sorry, but my Dream, my deer, I can’t let you fly.”

In spite of all the trouble Santa did like that deer. And he couldn’t picture life without the Dream being near. He talked to Mrs. Clause who said, “You gave it a try”. And then it came to Santa in the blink of an eye. “I’ve know the perfect job to give this kid with a name. I’ll make him party master of my reindeer games”.

He was the Dream. Had trouble following rules ( He was the Dream and babe, there’s no in between) But what a scream. Well he nothing but cool. ( He knew the low down baby, he was so cool). If you put together Bogey, Errol Flynn and James Dean, Well you would get the sexy, vexy buck that’s known as The Dream. He didn’t necessarily go out with the team. But he partied into history and was known as The Dream.

Santa's Lap (Christmas demo)

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Santa's Lap (Christmas demo)

by Suzanne McKenney

Every year it seems when Christmas rolls around I’m giddy like a kiddy on a swing. December’s stimulation just provokes a titillation To the point where I don’t know between my yang and ying.

I know it’s not the people with their merry smiles. Or all the lights and boxes brightly wrapped. But when I see a Santa I just can’t control my pant as I Imagine sitting on the red of Santa’s lap.

Santa, you bring me to my knees. When I get a glimpse of all that long white hair. It’s like I lose control of all my faculties. I can’t keep any secrets on that lap so rare.

I fantasize about a Santa of my own. He’s there for me at any time of day. I crawl up and I burrow in, the satisfaction’s thorough in as much As I don’t ever want to go away.

Santa, you can tell me. Do you have some special magic we can’t see? You think that you could work out maybe one more trip? Cause coming just once a year isn’t enough I may lose my grip.

My advise to you if you have never tried Is make a point to find St. Nick today. I guarantee when Christmas comes The only thing to warm your buns will be the toasty lap that rides in Santa’s sleigh. That’s my present in this message I convey. Don’t delay.

They'll Be Mean (from the original musical 'The Blue Melting Mile'

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They'll Be Mean (from the original musical 'The Blue Melting Mile'

by Suzanne McKenney

Far back as I remember before I even stood My mama told me, JoJo, you gotta find a man that’s good. One that’s sweet in the daylight and who’ll stroke you warm at night. You’ve got to find a man, my girl, that’ll love you with all his might.

And they’ll be mean. That’s what we let them do. You can love ‘em ‘til your breathless. And they’ll be mean right back to you.

My first love brought me flowers. He was sweet as he could be. I couldn’t understand at all why my mama lied to me. Then one day in the tree house, I went up to have my way. And there I found my baby kissing Billy Ray!

And they’ll be mean. That’s what we let them do. You can love ‘em ‘til your breathless. And they’ll be mean right back to you.

Then once I met a tiger. He was mean down to the inch. He was angry, nasty vermin. Had a hate he couldn’t quench. So I thought I’d turn the tables, use a satan woman’s style. I hurt him bad and made him mad and that’s what made him smile.

And they’ll be mean. That’s what we let them do. You got to do undo the other before that boy can do to you.

So ladies, heed this warning. Mama knows her stuff. Once you’ve had a man around you’ll soon find you’ve had enough. The only way I’ll bear it to get beyond my rage. Is to make a meal and hand it through a 10-foot iron cage.

Yeah, I’ll be mean. “That’s Miss Bitch to you!”. I’ll feed you lovin’ when I want to and have my cake and eat it too. Cause you can love ‘em ‘til your breathless. And they’ll be mean right back to you.

I’ve tampered many years with the trick of love Then concluded that it wasn’t meant to be. So I’m not the great magician that I thought I was. But now through slight of heart the tricks on me.

You’ve put me in your spell, oh well. I’ve tried to make my feelings quell. I’ve got to kiss and tell and I fell Into the magic of your eyes, imagine my surprise.

I’d failed the game. Had put away my hat and cane. And when you came you put my tricks to shame. It took a single glance from you. That’s all you had to do.

So now, my dear, I whisper in your ear and all I Want to hear is that I shouldn’t fear, You’re love is always near. The magic of your eyes is just for

Us to share. A love like ours I can’t compare. It’s almost more than I can bear. This love for you that is so rare. We make the perfect pair.

So now, my dear, I whisper in your ear and all I Want to hear is that I shouldn’t fear, You’re love is always near. The magic of your eyes is just for me.

Royal Tizzy of Lust/Billy's Lament (from the original musical 'The Blue Melting Mile')

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Royal Tizzy of Lust/Billy's Lament (from the original musical 'The Blue Melting Mile')

By Suzanne McKenney
(vocals by Suzanne McKenney & Falconer Abraham)

JoJo:
I want to tell you all about a man. He gives good lovin’ like no other one can.
I played it cool until I thought I might bust.
He’s thrown me dizzy in his royal tizzy of lust.

He made his move on me before I knew
I kept my distance didn’t know what to do.
My mama raised me up to be a good girl
But when he smiled it put my toes in a curl.
Kept getting closer said in him I could trust
Then he threw me headlong in his royal tizzy of lust.

And then he kissed me so soft and sweetly.
He was like a song that’s never been sung.
I’d want to yell out with him there’s no doubt.
But he was always on the tip of my tongue.

So now we’re lovers and our hearts are sublime
We’re making love just like the clock keeps the time.
If I had only known what I could have had,
I’d given up on being good and gone bad.
It’s crazy thinking why I fought and I fussed
And didn’t jump from the beginning in his tizzy of lust.
We’re apple pie and ice cream, pen and paper, water and rust.
Is he dizzy from our busy royal tizzy of lust?

Billy:
Why couldn’t she extend to me the love I knew she had?
I could have made her glad.
You always push the good in life until it backs away
But I was here to stay.

You lost your way sometimes , yes you had the knack.
I never thought you’d go so far you wouldn’t come back.

I wanted so for you to see how love could set you free
But all it did was chase you far, in turn imprisoning me.

PHOTOS

Hot House Cabaret

Kansas Sin City

Kansas Sin City

Hot House Cabaret

Hot House Fun

Suzanne- Cabaret

Suzanne- Hot House Cabaret

Suzanne-Hot House

Stirling Theatre- Hot House Cabaret

Hot House Cabaret- Steve & Suzanne

Kansas Sin City

Jerry's Girls

Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?

See How They Run

Jerry's Girls

Commodore Cruiseline

Dirty Dishes (photo by Joanne McArthur)

La Cage Aux Folles

Where's Charlie?

Jay Boemher - Broadway Goes Jazz

Dirty Dishes- Orangeville Ribfest

photo by Joanne McArthur

Suzie's early artistry- notice the huge guns I've got!

photo by Joanne McArthur

Suzie's Alibi

Busking In The Park With George

Dirty Dishes

photo by Joanne McArthur

Pirates of Penzance

Dirty Dishes Jamboree & Bake Sale

my favorite 3rd grade dress

VIDEOS

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Clara From Another Era- Hot House Cabaret

Clara From Another Era- Hot House Cabaret

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Kansas "Sin" City Cabaret Demo

Kansas "Sin" City Cabaret Demo

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Suzanne- SUITS-Season 5 (spoiler alert)

Suzanne- SUITS-Season 5 (spoiler alert)

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Suzanne- Acting Demo Reel

Suzanne- Acting Demo Reel

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Hot House Cabaret- Promo Video

Hot House Cabaret- Promo Video

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Hot House Cabaret- Stirling Theatre

Hot House Cabaret- Stirling Theatre

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Hot House Cabaret- Fan Dance

Hot House Cabaret- Fan Dance

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Please Stay

Please Stay

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Dirty Dishes - Ill Ask

Dirty Dishes - Ill Ask

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The Black Sedan- The Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto

The Black Sedan- The Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto

CONTACT

Looking foward to hearing from you!

If you want to contact Suzie for general inquires
or if you have a really good joke, you can reach her here:
suzie@suzannemckenney.com